Core Refusal Reason
The proposed infilling of 25,000 tonnes of material on a site with marshland characteristics poses a significant risk of groundwater contamination and would negatively impact sensitive non-designated habitats.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application site contains well-established wetland and marshland characteristics, and the proposed development would lead to the unacceptable degradation of this sensitive habitat.
- The proposed quantity of 25,000 tonnes of infill material is considered excessive for the 0.341-hectare site and lacks a method statement or environmental mitigation measures.
- The development poses a significant risk of ground and surface water contamination and would likely have negative impacts on local groundwater levels and the receiving environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Cyril Carey applied for permission to infill 25,000 tonnes of soil, subsoil, and inert material to reclaim 0.341 hectares of land for agricultural purposes at Derry, Shercock, Co. Cavan. The site is located in a rural area and transitions from agricultural grassland into a sensitive marsh/wetland habitat. Cavan County Council refused the application because the scale of infilling was deemed excessive and posed an unacceptable risk to groundwater quality and the ecological integrity of the non-de...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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